Horror & Mystery: The Most Authentic Escape Rooms in Ohio
Author: The Crooked Cottage Escape Rooms Team, Brian J. Campbell & Kathleen Rose Kimble
Looking for a haunted escape room near Columbus? Crooked Cottage’s Victorian house in downtown Delaware, Ohio sets the scene for private, story-driven adventures. The challenge is choosing the mystery your group wants to enter.
Choose your kind of horror and mystery
The House in the Woods: a cabin with a secret
Investigate an abandoned cabin, follow unsettling clues, and uncover what happened inside. The House in the Woods combines a haunted-forest atmosphere with observation, teamwork, and a suspenseful story.
Joyce’s Dollhouse: a paranormal investigation
If creepy dolls and restless spirits draw your attention, explore Joyce’s Dollhouse. Bring a team ready to investigate the strange details and piece together the mystery.
Crabtree Manor: death, greed, and an estate mystery
For a haunted manor story, choose Crabtree Manor: Death & Greed. Your group follows the clues behind the estate’s secrets, with communication and careful observation at the heart of the adventure.
How to choose an escape room for your group
- Start with the story. Pick the cabin, dollhouse, or manor setting that intrigues your team.
- Check your group size. Each room has its own capacity. Read the room page before choosing your group option.
- Talk about comfort with suspense. Discuss the theme with your group, and contact us before reserving if you have questions about whether a room is right for you.
- Check the live calendar. Current dates, times, and group pricing are on each room’s booking page.
Prefer fantasy or adventure?
A haunted story is only one way to play. Explore Wizarding University for a magical-academy adventure or Mayan Temple for a jungle-temple setting. Compare all five private escape rooms to find your next challenge.
Plan your visit to downtown Delaware
Find Crooked Cottage Escape Rooms at 112 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015. Every booking is private to your group, and the adventures last 60 minutes. Reserve in advance through the room’s online calendar.
Planning a celebration or a work outing? Read about birthday parties and corporate team building, then choose the experience that suits your group.